H3 Sea king Mahogany Wood Desktop Helicopter Model
This desktop model is beautifully handcrafted out of reclaimed Mahogany Wood. Each unique piece is handcrafted with intense detail and finished with three coats of polyurethane coating that gives it a high gloss finish. Our desktop models are works of art that take many hours of labor to create. If you are a collector or simply want a fine art piece this handcrafted mahogany wood desktop model is sure to enhance your home or office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Sikorsky SH3 Sea King (company designation S-61) is an American twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter designed and built by Sikorsky Aircraft. A landmark design, it was the world's first amphibious helicopter and one of the first ASW rotorcraft to use turboshaft engines.[2]
The Sea King has its origins in efforts by the United States Navy as a means of counteracting the growing threat of Soviet submarines during the 1950s. Accordingly, the helicopter was specifically developed to deliver a capable ASW platform; in particular, it combined the roles of hunter and killer, which had previously been carried out by two separate helicopters. The Sea King was initially designated HSS-2, which was intended to imply a level of commonality to the earlier HSS-1; it was subsequently re-designated as the SH-3A during the early 1960s.
Introduced to service in 1961, it was operated by the United States Navy as a key ASW and utility asset for several decades prior to being replaced by the non-amphibious Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk in the 1990s. In late 1961 and early 1962, a modified U.S. Navy HSS-2 Sea King was used to break the FAI 3 km, 100 km, 500 km and 1000 km helicopter speed records. The Sea King also performed various other roles and missions such as search-and-rescue, transport, anti-shipping, medevac, plane guard, and airborne early warning operations. Several Sea Kings, operated by the United States Marine Corps's HMX-1 unit, are used as the official helicopters of the President of the United States, for which the call sign 'Marine One' would be used.
The Sea King has also proved to be popular on the export market with foreign military customers, and has also been sold to civil operators as well. As of 2015, many examples of the type remain in service in nations around the world. The Sea King has been built under license by Agusta in Italy, Mitsubishi in Japan, and by Westland in the United Kingdom as the Westland Sea King. The major civil versions are the S-61L and S-61N.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
H3 Sea king
SKU:SEAKIG
GENERAL DIMENSIONS BY MODEL TYPE
Airplanes ( Wingspan: 16-18 inches)
Helicopters ( Overall length: 16-18 inches)
Cars & trucks ( Overall length: 12-16 inches)
Motorcycles & Boats ( Overall length: 12 inches)
Truck combos & Trains ( Overall length: 18-24 inches)
In some cases Dimensions may vary depending on the model. If you want to know the exact size of a model please email us and we will confirm this with you.
WHY OUR MODELS
Handcrafted by master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials
Our models are a fusion of art and history and a museum quality masterpiece.
The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, Automobile enthusiast, or collector. Most importantly; We can custom create any model of your choice.
HOW THEY ARE MADE
Each of our desktop models is hand-carved out of reclaimed mahogany and other fine woods by our seasoned model builders to bring a faithful scale reproduction of your favorite aircraft. More than mere displays. These models serve as family treasures that could be passed on to the younger generations. You will surely appreciate the craftsmanship and history behind our models.
We use leftover wood from the furniture manufacturing industry. No trees are purposely cut for our wooden models. Our wooden desktop models are not always made to a specific scale but rather they are made so that you can easily fit and display them on your desk or bookcase. Our crafters are highly skilled artists that take great care in making our beautiful replicas to perfection. Due to color variations on the wood we can not guarantee that the color consistency will always be the same. We ship the models semi-assembled and some simple final assembly may be required. The wings for the airplanes and the blades for the helicopters will have to be plugged in but no glue is required. We guarantee our models and if for any reason you are not 100% happy with the wood model you receive let us know and we will send you a replacement right away.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES
100% Handmade out of reclaimed wood
There is 30+ hours of work on each model
Each model is unique so no two models are exactly alike
Comes finished with high gloss Polyurethane.
SHIPPING DETAILS
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WE OFFER FREE SHIPPING ON ALL DOMESTIC ORDERS WITHIN THE USA.
We ship all stock models within 3-7 days from the day you place your order. Transit time is from 5-7 days depending on your location. Please allow 2-3 days in addition for processing time.
We ship all custom models within 8-10 weeks from the day you place your order. Transit time is 7-10 days depending on your location. Please allow 2-3 days in addition for processing time.
***FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS.
Yes. We can ship internationally but you must send us a message first with a link to the product (s) you want to order from our website and we will send you a quote for shipping. If you agree we then create a custom link for your order so you can place the order. You must provide us with a phone number for the shipping company after you place the order as we can not ship Internationally without a phone number. Allow an extra 7-10 days for delivery beyond the regular shipping time. WE ARE NOT responsible for any additional fees that may be incurred by Customs at destination. We urge you to check with your local postal service in your respective country before you order. In the event you do not claim your merchandise and it is returned you will be responsible for the shipping costs and restocking fees and any additional fees incurred while the merchandise gets returned. Please do provide us with a good phone number when you place your international orders in order to include it in the shipping documents as we can not ship without a phone number.
WE THANK YOU !
We thank you for taking the time to view our crafts. We are blessed by customers like you who support our small business. From the Master Craftsmen and women that pick the wood and create the wonderful models you see to the people that make it possible for you to view our items on the web. We are grateful and we THANK YOU!. God bless you.